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George Griffith Thackeray and Edmond B. Beattle wounded and gassedEntry/Object ID
2013.13.1.121a-cDescription
Clippings and memorabilia from World War I scrapbook compiled by Dr. Naaman H. Keyser, page 118
Three undated newspaper clippings are glued to page 118. The top clipping, 118a, consists of a photo montage of Michael Bilza, Joseph Greene, Sergeant James L. Stork, and Alfred D. Harmer, and notes "The boys shown above are among the latest casualties reported from the War Department. Stories of self-sacrifice and heroism are told in connection with themselves and comrades who are beating the Hun."
The second of the three clippings- 118b- is another photo montage, with the headline proclaiming "Champions of Freedom." Below this are the photos of George Johnson, George G. Thackeray, and Sergeant Edmond Beattie. Thackeray was gassed in battle; the other two were wounded.
The third and final clipping details the war efforts of Private George Griffith Thackeray, and Sergeant Edmond B. Beattie. Thackeray, of "Company L., 4th Infantry, shell shocked in July, recovered and was gassed October 15. His mother, Mrs. Jenny Thackeray, 145 Kalos street, Wissahickon, was received War Department messages and letters from her son to this effect." Beattie, of "6320 Limekiln pike, a member of Company ... 114th Infantry, was severely wounded October 12, in both ankles by machine-gun bullets and shrapnel."
Pages are 7.5 x 10".Photograph Details
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